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Lexington 1

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100 Tarrar Springs Road
Lexington, SC 29071
Lexington County
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PH: (803) 359-4178
FAX: (803) 359-8807

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Grades K-12
19,467 students
24 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

91% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science

78% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

88% (2007)

90% (2006)

90% (2005)

91% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math

86% (2007)

90% (2006)

90% (2005)

91% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies

86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

81% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

89% (2007)

90% (2006)

87% (2005)

88% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math

87% (2007)

88% (2006)

88% (2005)

91% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

72% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science

72% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

84% (2007)

85% (2006)

84% (2005)

83% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

84% (2007)

85% (2006)

85% (2005)

85% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

88% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science

78% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

78% (2007)

79% (2006)

74% (2005)

76% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

84% (2007)

86% (2006)

85% (2005)

85% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

74% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

77% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

77% (2007)

79% (2006)

78% (2005)

78% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math

83% (2007)

84% (2006)

82% (2005)

81% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

82% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

79% (2007)

79% (2006)

81% (2005)

81% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

78% (2007)

75% (2006)

77% (2005)

76% (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 South Carolina used the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts, math, social studies and science.
The PACT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in South Carolina: An Overview

See South Carolina's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

PACT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies	This District
All Students	91%
Female	91%
Male	91%
African-American	86%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	86%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	76%
Limited English proficient	86%

Science	This District
All Students	78%
Female	80%
Male	76%
African-American	59%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	51%
Limited English proficient	54%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	88%
Female	92%
Male	84%
African-American	75%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	78%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	60%
Limited English proficient	72%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	87%
Male	84%
African-American	70%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	75%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	61%
Limited English proficient	69%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	86%
Female	86%
Male	85%
African-American	67%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	74%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	63%
Limited English proficient	88%

Science	This District
All Students	81%
Female	79%
Male	82%
African-American	57%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	54%
Limited English proficient	69%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	85%
African-American	73%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	80%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	58%
Limited English proficient	79%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	87%
Male	86%
African-American	68%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	76%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	63%
Limited English proficient	77%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	72%
Female	71%
Male	74%
African-American	62%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	54%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	34%
Limited English proficient	76%

Science	This District
All Students	72%
Female	69%
Male	75%
African-American	44%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	55%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	47%
Limited English proficient	38%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	84%
Female	90%
Male	78%
African-American	64%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	40%
Limited English proficient	82%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	85%
Male	83%
African-American	62%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	70%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	54%
Limited English proficient	74%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	88%
Female	89%
Male	87%
African-American	81%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	79%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	57%
Limited English proficient	94%

Science	This District
All Students	78%
Female	77%
Male	79%
African-American	54%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	47%
Limited English proficient	64%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	78%
Female	84%
Male	72%
African-American	65%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	36%
Limited English proficient	61%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	86%
Male	81%
African-American	74%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	51%
Limited English proficient	74%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	74%
Female	72%
Male	75%
African-American	62%
White	75%
Subsidized meals	59%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	44%
Limited English proficient	52%

Science	This District
All Students	77%
Female	80%
Male	75%
African-American	66%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	41%
Limited English proficient	61%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	77%
Female	84%
Male	70%
African-American	66%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	33%
Limited English proficient	50%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	84%
Male	82%
African-American	69%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	70%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	46%
Limited English proficient	61%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	79%
Female	81%
Male	78%
African-American	59%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	39%

Science	This District
All Students	82%
Female	82%
Male	82%
African-American	61%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	70%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	50%
Limited English proficient	73%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	79%
Female	86%
Male	72%
African-American	62%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	32%
Limited English proficient	56%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	80%
Male	76%
African-American	61%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	34%
Limited English proficient	36%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 South Carolina used the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts, math, social studies and science.
The PACT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in South Carolina: An Overview

HSAP Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

English/Language Arts

93% (2007)

92% (2006)

94% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2007.

Math

90% (2007)

91% (2006)

90% (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 South Carolina used the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) to test grade 10 students in English/language arts and math.
The HSAP is a high school graduation requirement.
The HSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in South Carolina: An Overview

See South Carolina's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

HSAP Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	93%
Female	97%
Male	89%
African-American	84%
Asian/Pacific Islander	93%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	94%
Subsidized meals	86%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	66%
Not disabled	96%
Limited English proficient	60%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	94%
Male	86%
African-American	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	93%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	92%
Subsidized meals	80%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	59%
Not disabled	93%
Limited English proficient	58%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 South Carolina used the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) to test grade 10 students in English/language arts and math.
The HSAP is a high school graduation requirement.
The HSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in South Carolina: An Overview

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	23	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	22	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	21	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	21	20	21

English

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	22	19	21
Graduating class of 2006	21	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	19	20
Graduating class of 2004	21	19	20

Math

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	23	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	22	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	21	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	21	19	21

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	23	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	22	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	21	19	21

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	22	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	22	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	21	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	21	19	21

¹Source: SC Dept. of Education
²Source: ACT

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	30%
Graduating class of 2005	31%
Graduating class of 2004	30%

Source: SC Dept. of Education

About the Tests

The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The Composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.
Scores represent the members of the graduation class' most recent scores.

More about the tests

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	14	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	86%	54%
Black, not Hispanic	8%	40%
Hispanic	3%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	29%	52%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,120	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	57%
Student and staff support	13%	14%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	18%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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